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Church of Sweden Urges Pastors to Use Gender-Neutral Terms for God to 'Modernize' Services
When referring to God the Father, the Church of Sweden is encouraging clergy to use gender-neutral terms instead of "He" or "the Lord" in an attempt to "modernize" church services.
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Pastor Under Fire After Urging Christians to 'Pray' Prince George is Gay to Force Church to Become LGBT Inclusive
An Anglican minister has come under fire after urging people to pray that Prince George is gay in order to make the Church of England more inclusive for the LGBT community.
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Ron Johnson, Christian Creator of Apple Store, Says 'Light of God' Burned 'Passionately' in Steve Jobs
Ron Johnson, the Christian business executive behind The Apple Store, the Genius Bar and Target, has revealed he shared the gospel with Apple founder Steve Jobs before his death.
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Benham Brothers Defend Roy Moore, Say it's 'Sad' to See Christians Condemn 'Without Knowing All the Facts'
The Benham Brothers have voiced their support for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore and said it's "sad" to see Christians condemning him "without fully knowing all the facts."
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Billy Graham Explains Why It's Important to Attend Church in Person - Even When You Can Watch it Online
The Rev. Billy Graham said that while there is value in being able to watch church services on television - particularly for those who are sick or elderly - it is preferable to attend in person, as it's important to be involved in a Christ-centered community.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
